KENTA and Katsuyori Shibata have had a tumultuous relationship over the past few years. However, it was Yoshiro Takayama that brought the two warring sides together, in a reunion that KENTA has compared to reconnecting with a former lover.
The first two competitors have reached the All Japan Pro-Wrestling Royal Road Tournament semifinals.
Ren Ayabe kept his hopes of winning the tournament for the second year in a row alive as he got past Xyon in a second round match to punch his ticket to the final four.
Seri Yamaoka had gotten off to a lightning fast start to the Marigold DREAM★STAR GP 2025 tournament which began Aug. 2nd. She was placed in the DREAM League block and defeated CHIAKI in her opening match of the tournament.
The race to the Marigold DREAM★STAR GP 2025 finals is tightening up as the block portion of the tournament is winding down.
The DREAM League block has become a three woman race between Utami Hayashishita, Mayu Iwatani and Victoria Yuzuki following the Sept. 2nd tournament event at Shinjuku FACE.
The final first round matches of the 12th annual All Japan Pro-Wrestling Royal Road Tournament were held on Aug. 31st at Kobe Sambo Hall with 615 fans on hand for the event.
The final three first round tournament bouts were held as six competitors were attempting to advance to the second round and avoid elimination.
Back on June 19th, All Japan Pro-Wrestling made the announcement that one of their brightest and best young superstars Yuma Anzai was going to take a hiatus from all in-ring competition that would last from July 1ss through August 31st. Anzai’s faction ELPIDA which included Ryuki Honda, Rising HAYATO and Ren Ayabe made the decision to disband during Anzai’s absence.
DDT held Day 2 of Wrestle Peter Pan 2025, its big summer event. The second day of action was held in Korakuen Hall. The card featured several championship matches and some returns.
DDT held Day 1 of Wrestle Peter Pan 2025, its big summer event. The card featured several championship matches, some returns, and a debut. The main event was a match between Kazusada Higuchi and Jun Akiyama for the KO-D Openweight Championship.
The All Japan Pro-Wrestling 12th annual Royal Road Tournament continued on Aug. 30th as the promotion presented the second night of first round action. The event took place at the Kunibiki Messe Large Exhibition Hall with 450 fans in attendance. There were two Royal Road Tournament first round matches scheduled for the Aug 30th event.
Ahead of challenging Sareee for the IWGP Women’s Title at STARDOM TO THE WORLD on September 6th, Suzu Suzuki shared her scathing opinion on the champion. Now, the Sun God has fired back.